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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: admin@lovejazzcruise.co.za
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 17:59:54 +0200 (SAST)
Subject: Become A Mystery Shopper...



Dear Sir/Ma,

Would you like to work as a mystery shopper? We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to participate” Secret Shopper® is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers. I hereby inform you that there is a chance for you to work with us. We are a company that conduct surveys and evaluate other companies. You get hired to go to other peoples companies and act like customers in order to know how the staffs are handling their services in relation to their customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with us and still keep your present job. Once we have a contract to do, you would be directed to the company or outlet which you are to survey and evaluate. You will be given the funds you need to do the job (either purchase things or require services), after which you would write a comment on the staffs activities and give a detailed record of your experience.

Example of details you would forward to us is:

1) How long it took you to get services.
2) Smartness of the attendant
3) Customer service professionalism
4) Sometimes you might be required to upset the attendant, to see how they react to client or customers.

Anyone is qualified to take up this position from any location in the United States and Canada, because it’s a very easy job that is not expecting too much of such experience. You don’t need to travel and you don't have to pay any fee to get started. You will be paid $300.00 for each company you surveys and evaluate and will be paid the bonus of $3,000.00 monthly. If you are interested in this job offer.

REQUESTED INFORMATION:

NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS (P.O Box Address Will Not Be Accepted):
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
CELL PHONE #:
HOME PHONE #:
SEX:
D.O.B:
MARITAL STATUS:
CURRENT OCCUPATION:
E-MAIL:

WORKING AVAILABILITY:

Days/Hours Available

Monday open availability
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Hour’s Available:
Best time to call:

Awaiting your response , We look forward to working with you.


N:B; Do reply me via this email address: sgtpaulwilliams@usa.com


Sincerely,
Paul Williams.
Mystery Shopping Consultancy.



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